David Busst
In 1996, this professional English soccer player suffered a career-ending injury while playing against Manchester United. He suffered two compound fractures in both bones of his lower right leg, similar to another soccer player on this list.
His leg was nearly amputated due to the severity of the injury, and he also contracted the MRSA virus while in the hospital. Busst was unable to return to the game after undergoing 26 operations as a result of his injury.
Steve Moore
Steve Moore had a memorable but brief NHL career that lasted only three seasons, thanks to a cheap shot from the Canucks’ resident jerkwad, Todd Bertuzzi. Moore suffered a concussion and three cracked vertebrae as a result of the hit, and he was forced to retire from the game.
Because of his violent behavior, Bertuzzi was formally charged with assault. He eventually admitted to the charge and was sentenced to prison. Hopefully, a substantial sum of money was awarded in that lawsuit.